06.11.2025 Erik Satie Gymnopédie for fun

video upload by batchas

"Sound source: Mos-Lab 2500, muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, Waldorf Q, Oberheim Matrix 1000 and Mellotron plugin with choir voices (Valhalla Reverb on it).
Effect: Eventide H9, Audiothingies Doctor A, Hologram Microcosm.
One single take. Keeping its imperfections."

06.11.2025 Erik Satie Gymnopedie [The instruments I used]

video upload by batchas

melbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABIT,mellotron micro JAM 14:30 7/6/25

video upload by Jam in the closet

"Hello.

Today's JAM is melbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABIT.

ROTO Control is connected to HABIT.
I have assigned some basic parameters of HABIT to the controller, and I like ROTO so much that I have created a few presets for it.

Mellotron is connected to K.O and RC-5.

Thank you for listen & watching (:

こんにちは。

今日のJAMはmelbourne instruments ROTO control + Chase bliss audio HABITです。

ROTO ControlをHABITに接続しています。
HABITの基本的なパラメータをコントローラに割り当ててみました。ROTOはとてもお気に入りで、少しずつプリセットを作って楽しんでいます。

メロトロンはK.OとRC-5に接続されています。

ではまた。"

06.06.2025 Radio Aktivitaet for fun - Take 1

video upload by batchas

"Can't of course beat the original masterpiece by Kraftwerk, but it won't stop me to have some fun playing with all these beautiful machines.
I record only one take, to not spend too much time on settings and fine tuning.
If I had to record a second time, I'd finish the track differently.
I'll prob. do next a video to show the different audio sources / MIDI tracks before moving forward to another tune. For now here's how the differents elements arrive:
00:00 Mellotron
00:12 TR-808
00:18 Minimoog
00:26 Waldorf Q
00:35 Mos-Lab 2500 (oscillator 2 on filter 1)
01:08 Mos-Lab 2500 (white noise on filter 2)
01:10 Roland Juno 60
Effect: Audiothingies Doctor A"

05.31.2025 Supernature for fun

video upload by batchas

Follow-up to this post.

"Take 2, no editing, recorded directly to stereo out.
The MIDI tracks play muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, TR-808, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse+, Oberheim Matrix 1000 and one plugin, the Mellotron. Effect = Audiothingies Doctor A."

05.27.2025 Supernature for fun (Long version) - Take 1

video upload by batchas

Take 2 here

"I hesitated to make this one public because of all 'thumb down' enthusiasts, but no matter how, music is my therapy and it won't stop me having fun with my machines, without any stylistic boundaries.
Pretty sure I'll record one more take of this one, cause it's far to be perfect and it's a lot of fun to play. I was 14 in 1977 when the Cerrone 'Supernature' video clip came on TV. We had never seen something like this on french TV back then and as a kid I was pretty much impressed.
As usual, one take, no editing, recorded directly to stereo out.
The MIDI tracks play muSonics Minimoog, Roland Juno 60, TR-808, Waldorf Q, Waldorf Pulse+, Oberheim Matrix 1000 and one plugin, the Mellotron. Effect = Audiothingies Doctor A.
It's quite a long version cause I did loop the last measure and could not stop playing!"

CONCERT AT 3IS : Cybrid Poem, pt. One & Two (In Memory of Klaus Schulze) #klausschulze

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"The 3IS center of education to the professions of the sound/image invited me to present concert of cosmic electronic music, in order to make discover with the students this musical style, to work on a live sound multichannel and video event. We discussed the style, evoked Klaus Schulze, Tim Blake, Tangerine Dream lives (from old concerts to new ones, like "Big In Japan", ect ....). I wanted to have something very focused on analog sequencers musical arts.
This video is an 30 mn extract of the show, remodelled for Youtube, the 1st part ...
Captation & live light show/video by 3is team (see all names at end of video) under the supervision of masters Laurent Thibeau and Stephane Defez.
Youtube video editing by Roman Perreton.
Downmix stéréo audio master by Jean-luc Briançon & Roman Perreton.
Kurtz set up :
Master stéréo sequencer SynthR4
Retro One mk2 Minimoog clone with pedal boards.
Akai sampler MPX8 (loops & samples)
Behringer pro 800 polysynth
Mister M mellotron samples
Roland, Studio logic & Emu MIDI keyboards.
Thanks to Julien Riffard & Franck Lebrun (3iS)
https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

Mellotron XD by Love Hultén

video upload by Love Hultén

"Custom setup for a client

Incl:
Mellotron m400d
Minilogue XD
Tape Echo
Microcosm
Chroma Console
Big Sky"

Midwinter Nocturne (composition) for Moog Voyager, Mellotron, Clavinet and Nord Electro.

video upload by R. Reger

"Dedicated to the memory of my friend Alex Abajian."

Sequencer Art II

video upload by John L Rice

"Notes suggested by Alan: C, E, F, G, Bb, C, E, F

The Chladni app used on my iPad for the visuals mimics the nodal patterns that appear on surfaces when modulated at audio frequencies. This was pioneered by Robert Hooke in the late 1600's and by Ernst Chladni in the late 1700's.

Gear used:
Large format modular synth: Synth Tech, Moon Modular, Club Of The Knobs
Yamaha FS1R
Mellotron M4000D Rack
Roland A-88 keyboard controller
Strymon and Lexicon effects

If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://buymeacoffee.com/johnlrice"

New Mellotron M4000D Micro Desktop Spotted at NAMM?

This one was spotted and sent in via John L Rice.

Look to the left of the M4000D Micro. You'll see another unit that looks like one minus the keyboard to the right.

Note that it's currently absent from the Mellotron site.

Metunar - frei improvisiert - Konzert Ausschnitt

video upload by Metunar

"Metunar macht Musik frei improvisiert. Das ist ein Ausschnitt des Konzerts.
Aufgenommen am 29. Dezember 2024 in der Galerie Fafou / Oberuzwil / Schweiz.
Die Musik wurde inspiriert von der Kohlezeichnung im Hintergrund 'Spuren der Genese' von Michaela Medea.
Folgende Instrumente habe ich dazu benutzt:
Akai MPC ONE als Drumcomputer und Delay Looper
Mellotron Micro und Novation Bass Station 2 für Bässe und Melodie
MXR Pitch Transposer und Aira Torcido als FX

Metunar makes music freely improvised. This is an excerpt from the concert.
Recorded on December 29, 2024 at the Galerie Fafou / Oberuzwil / Switzerland.
The music was inspired by the charcoal drawing in the background 'Spuren der Genese' by Michaela Medea.
I used the following instruments:
Akai MPC ONE as drum computer and delay looper
Mellotron Micro and Novation Bass Station 2 for bass and melody
MXR Pitch Transposer and Aira Torcido as FX"

Meandering On The Eve - A Berlin School Meditation

video upload by John L Rice

"An unplanned and unedited real-time performance on Christmas Eve 2024.

Modules Used:
Moon Modular - sequencer, switch, quantizer, VCFs
Synthesis Technology - VCOs, LFO
Club Of the Knobs - clock, poly ADSR
Oakley Sound - VCAs

Keyboard Synth:
Expressive E - Osmose
Mellotron - M4000D

Effects:
Strymon - BigSky and Timeline pedals
Lexicon - MX400

As always, thank you for watching! 🥳 If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://buymeacoffee.com/johnlrice"

Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night (Keyboards and Therevox version)

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"A synthesizer / keyboard version of the Christmas carol Cantique de Noël / O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam. For the vocal melody I used a Therevox ET-4.3.

This version is inspired by the recordings and live performances of Bing Crosby, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, but perhaps most of all Céline Dion (especially the vocal melody).

Instruments:
Dehli Musikk 4-track Glockenspiel: Glockenspiel
Dehli Musikk 4-track Music Box: Music Box
Doepfer Dark Energy: Drums and Percussion
Hammond C3: Organ
Hohner Clavinet D6: Clavinet / Baritone Guitar
Korg MS-20: Drums
Korg Polysix: Synth Harp
Logan String Melody II: Synth Strings
Louis Zwicki Pianette: Piano
Mellotron M4000D: Violins, Cello, Flute and Choir
Moog Matriarch: Synth Pad
Roland SH-09: Synth Bass and Drums
Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Synth Brass and Drums
Therevox ET-4.3: Vocals
Yamaha DX7: Tubular Bells
Yamaha L-20D: Harmonium

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Birth of a Pulsar (soundscape) for Arp 2600, VCS3, Voyager, Mellotron and Gong

video upload by R. Reger

Quick Test: Vermona meloDICER Playing A Mellotron M4000D

video upload by John L Rice

"I was asked months ago how well this would work and didn’t get around to trying it until now, and it works great ! 😎👍 Besides the meloDICER and M4000D there is some Roland Integra7 piano mixed in half way through and the usual effects (Strymon BigSky, Timeline, and Lexicon MX400)"

An A.I. Adventure

video upload by John L Rice

"Trying my hand at using AI generated image/video clips for fun.

Index:
0:00 Beginning
0:20 Desktop Synthesizers
0:39 Interstellar Synthesists
1:27 Keyboard Synthesizers
2:07 Desert Synthesists
3:00 Wizard Synthesists
4:10 Synthesized JLR
5:32 End

Music Equipment Used:
Synthesis Technology MOTM Modular
Moon Modular sequencer
Mellotron M4000D
Yamaha FS1R
Strymon BigSky and Timeline
Lexicon MX400
Acoustic Percussion: Mark Tree and Orchestral Chimes

As always, thank you for watching! 🥳 If you found the content of this video helpful, interesting, or entertaining, please consider showing your support so I can stay stocked up on coffee and cookies. 😋 https://buymeacoffee.com/johnlrice"

Mellotron and Eurorack Modular October 10 2024

video upload by John L Rice

Mellotron Micro
Happy Nerding HM VCO
Erica Synths Black VCO 2 and Pico MODulator
Industrial Music Electronics Polivoks VCF
2hp Verb
ADDAC System ADDAC812A meter
Behringer 182 Sequencer
4ms POD64x
Tendrils Cables

Autumn Moonrise (soundscape) for Arp 2600, VCS3, Moog Voyager, Mellotron and Percussion

video upload by R. Reger

"Original piece for vintage analog instruments."

The Amazing Recording History of Here Comes the Sun

video upload by You Can't Unhear This

"Here Comes The Sun has become one of the most popular and treasured Beatles songs, a gateway into their music for many new fans. This 3-minute gem of unforgettable songwriting is also packed with intriguing anomalies, production quirks and even a mystery. Unlike the vast majority of Beatles songs, Here Comes the Sun was not written by the main songwriting duo of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, but rather by George Harrison, the youngest member of the quartet, who contributed two memorable pieces to the Abbey Road album - an endearing love song called Something, and the effervescent Here Comes the Sun.

I’m going to take you on a journey through the song’s creation and point out some of these surprises. As a fair warning, You Can't Unhear This.

Special thanks to Devin Ellis, Alex Gittleson and Eli Rosen
Credit: ‪@isolatedstems‬ for isolated track stems

00:00 The Most Popular Beatles Song
00:30 Writing 'Here Comes the Sun'
01:23 Dissecting the Recording
04:36 The 'Lost' Guitar Solo
05:35 Adding The Moog
08:07 Post-Production Anomalies
10:26 Sun King / Here Comes The Sun Mystery
12:35 Appreciation and Legacy of Here Comes the Sun"

Solveig's Song on Therevox and Mellotron

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"An excerpt from Solveig's Song by Edvard Grieg played on a Therevox ET-4.3 and a Mellotron M4000D.

Mellotron sounds:
- 3 Violins (Mellotron MK II)
- Acoust. Nylon Guitar (Mellotron MK I)
- Cello (Chamberlin M1)
- Cello (Mellotron M400)
- Flute (Mellotron MK II)
- French Horn (Chamberlin M1)

Mellotron signal chain:
- Mellotron M4000D
- Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
- Fostex X-28H (recorded to cassette tape)
- Roland PA-120 (preamp, EQ and spring reverb)
- Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
- DIYRE G Bus VCA Compressor

Therevox signal chain:
- Therevox ET-4.3
- Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
- Roland PA-120 (preamp and EQ)
- Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
- Therevox ET-4.3 (spring reverb)
- Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
- DIYRE G Bus VCA Compressor


Website: https://www.dehlimusikk.no/"